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Bourbon County awards $576,084 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2023

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Jason Kegler, Ed.D, President | Twitter

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Bourbon County's Fort Scott Community College invested $576,084 in athletically-related financial aid for college students in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

This is a 26% decrease compared to the previous year, when the county invested $778,924 in college sports aid.

There were 162 male and 133 female student-athletes who competed for one or more sports teams representing Fort Scott Community College in 2023. Male students received 19.8% more financial aid on average than female students.

Male students who play basketball generally receive the most in financial aid, followed closely by football players. Female students playing ice hockey often receive the most in financial aid.

Only a small percentage of college expenses are typically covered by athletic scholarships, and only for a select few students.

A study found that 71% of student athletes participated in sports to earn a college scholarship.

Financial aid for College Sports in Bourbon County over 10 Years
YearAthletically Related Student AidStudent-athletes Enrollment
2014$323,802256
2015$383,408251
2016$387,303267
2017$459,499282
2018$435,937213
2019$701,217281
2020$485,435284
2021$813,735272
2022$778,924378
2023$576,084295

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